HOLMES COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER

Your Community’s College

The University of Akron’s Wayne College has established a permanent location in Millersburg for credit courses and workforce development programs.

The former Mast Pharmacy at 88 E. Jackson Street is now:
The University of Akron Wayne College
Holmes County Higher Education Center.

Throughout the years, The University of Akron Wayne College has offered credit courses at various locations in Holmes County and has had many businesses participate in workforce development programs. After consulting with area corporations and public leaders, Wayne College has decided to invest in a permanent facility that will bring higher education resources directly into the community to better serve Holmes County citizens.

Some Reasons to Attend Classes at the
Holmes County Higher Education Center

• To Obtain New Skills
  Learn or improve communication, human relations, critical thinking, and technological skills.
  
• For Career Advancement
  Continuing education enhances the likelihood of job promotions and career mobility. A growing number of companies confirm this by supporting, through tuition reimbursement plans and/or release time, employees who enroll in college courses.
  
• For Entry Into the Workforce
  Recent high school graduates or stay-at-home parents who want to enter, or re-enter, the workforce may need additional education to boost their marketable skills.
  
• For Personal Satisfaction
  For the adult who may simply have the desire to learn, with no definite career aspiration, returning to school can be a highly stimulating and rewarding experience. It is also a great way to meet interesting people who share their goals.
  
• For Financial Advancement
  Studies consistently show that attending college significantly increases an individual’s earning potential.